PLAYING WITH FIRE
My father used to say: “Be the best, whatever you do in life.”
It is intriguing how dangerous words can be if you take them literally.
As much as I loved my father, I cannot emphasize enough the peace I gained when I abandoned foolish and misguided ideas like this and the resulting spirit of competition that dominates Western society, as well as the corporate world in particular. This represents, I believe, a true pyramid scheme. Perhaps the biggest pyramid scheme of all time.
I’m not talking about just now, but since the beginning when the so-called “authorities” were established, kings, queens, pharaohs, and other representatives of the ego, but ordinary people like you and me. Self-proclaimed “better” people dictate the rules and force other so-called “inferior” people to work for them.
It works like this: one person manages to convince another to work for them for a certain amount of money, for a certain number of hours per day. The agreement seems good at first, but over the years, the “employee” finds himself in a dead end, in a place he hates and surrounded by people he despises. Just like a slow death, there is no alternative but to resign yourself and accept such an insipid fate. Some, more courageous, try to find something different to do. However, they soon end up realizing that the passions they had when they were young, and which should have been nurtured back then, have atrophied and died sadly.
Almost everyone gives in to corporate cannibalism, “fighting” for their place in the sun, no matter how many people they have to take down to reach such an unfair goal. Because everything that is obtained through injustice is not destined to last long.
The word “struggle” is very important, because it is idolized in the Western world as something of absolute value. It is through it that corporate barons dominate empty minds desperate for “appreciation”, which seek to fill their existential void for measly seconds of attention. These are the people who think that through “struggle” they are doing something important, something meaningful with their lives. This motivates them, lending a pseudo-destiny to their existence. Through the fight, they are taking action, they are making it happen, even if it is done through the destruction of someone else.
It doesn’t take long for them to realize the emptiness that surrounds this attitude. The destruction of others can even initially provide the illusion that our lives make sense because “better you than me”, right? I am the best, I won, the others lost. Everybody wants to feel that sensation. The false sense of achievement is nothing more than a small passing wave.
“Be the best.”
Why should I be the best? On what? I don’t remember signing up for any competitions or prizes. Nor did many others. Most people just want peace in their lives, not to prove they are better than someone else on some fooled or misguided dispute where the only reward is a bigger ego. it really is not worth it.
Why should I disturb my peace with foolish ideas like that?
Why should I step out of my comfort zone? Get out of your comfort zone. I am too happy in my hard-earned comfort, thank you. No, I didn’t think you’d leave. It feels too comfy, right?
This type of mental rubbish is propagated daily by business mentors and coaches, and we must be careful not to fall into these traps.
Get out of your comfort zone. You, who created this idiotic idea that people must destroy each other to be happy. This idea is like a lit stick: if you pick it up/accept it, be prepared to get burned. It’s your risk if you play with fire.
I propose new ideas of happiness: do what makes you happy and don’t do what makes you unhappy. Simple.
